Multifactor Authentication - How to set up a Security Key (from Webstore or B.Y.O.D.) in Duo
If you have purchased a Yubikey from Webstore or another vendor, please follow the instructions below:
If you need to purchase a Yubikey, please see Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Hardware Tokens and Security Keys
Registration must be completed via a Duo Universal Prompt when logging into myaccount.microsoft.com using your University's login credentials.
- Navigate to myaccount.microsoft.com using an Incognito or Private Browsing window so that you will be prompted by Duo (otherwise you may be automatically signed in).
From a Duo Universal Prompt, click on Other options then Manage devices.
- After authenticating, you will be in the device management portal.
- Click on Add a device, then click on Security key.
- Click on Continue.
- Follow the prompts from your browser and operating system for adding your security key.
- Plug in and touch your security key. If prompted, enter the PIN for your security key.
- Your device is ready for use, with the icon showing the security key.
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When prompted, touch your security key to authenticate.
